It is finally time again for Boy’s district high school basketball tournaments and there’s plenty of action around town for everyone to catch. Buchholz vs Gainesville – District 2-6A The Buchholz Bobcats will face off against their city rivals in the Gainesville Hurricanes. The two teams split their regular-season series, …
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An Off-Season to Remember
During the 2019 offseason, the Oak Hall Eagles football team was left scrambling after seven players, including star quarterback Cole Gonzales transferred in search of other opportunities. In his last season at Oak Hall, Gonzales thrived in the team’s spread offense and thrashed defenses for a total of 2,112 yards …
Read More »High School Football Playoffs Kick Off Around North Central Florida
The high school football regular season has come to an end. And tonight, numerous teams across the area will begin the chase for a state championship in what has been an unusual and challenging season for many. And while several schools will be in action, the coronavirus has forced some …
Read More »Buchholz vs Eastside Highlights Gainesville High School Football this Weekend
Gainesville high school football season is in full swing as week four of Friday night football is here. Buchholz plays Eastside High School in an in-city rivalry that highlights the 13 matchup slate for Gainesville teams this week. Hawthorne canceled their game against Mount Dora High due to Covid-19 concerns. …
Read More »High School Football is in Action
An exciting Friday night for local high school football teams in the Gainesville area. Oak Hall vs. Master’s Academy Oak Hall will be traveling to Vero Beach, Fla. to take on Master’s Academy tonight at 6 p.m. Oak Hall is 1-0 on the season, and Master’s Academy is 2-0. Head …
Read More »High School Football Kicks Off Around North Central Florida
For those itching to watch some high school football, the wait won’t be much longer. Sixteen teams will kick off their seasons across the North Central Florida area tonight, including six from Alachua County. Taking a Look at the Matchups Perhaps the biggest contest taking place around the area will …
Read More »Long Gone Summer: Reflecting on McGwire/Sosa Home Run Chase of 1998
Two ferocious sluggers battling it out in the baseball record books. A storied season highlighted by roaring round-trippers, later tainted by the presence of performance-enhancing drugs. This is the scene painted by ESPN’s newest 30 for 30: “Long Gone Summer,” which premiered on Sunday. While baseball is on hiatus, fans …
Read More »Bobcats lacrosse readies for battle with Santa Fe Raiders
When most think of spring in high school, a few words come to mind; spring break, prom and graduation to name a few. Athletically, many sports fans will immediately think of America’s pastime, baseball, or even track. Lacrosse used to hardly even be mentioned, let alone be revered as a …
Read More »Local Boys Basketball Teams Prepare for District Tournament Semi-Finals
Local Gainesville-area boys basketball teams tip-off district semi-finals on Wednesday. The Eastside Rams take on the Bradford Tornadoes and Santa Fe takes on North Marion in the District 5 Class 4A semifinals. In District 3 Class 3A, PK Yonge takes on Father Lopez and Interlachen takes on St. Joseph. All …
Read More »Girls Basketball District Playoffs Continue
Girls Basketball district playoffs continue. District 6-1A #1 Trenton vs #4 Bell #2 Hilliard vs #3 Branford The Trenton Tigers will take on the Bell Bulldogs, tonight at 6:30. Trenton had a bye week, while Bell is coming off a 62-46 victory against#5 Fort White. The Hilliard Red Flashes will take …
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